1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,521 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (272 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Alpina | Chrysler |
Model | B 12 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 272 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |