1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
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 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B 12 | 365 BB |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4388 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 410 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |