1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1973 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 308.
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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1973 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 12 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
