1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 680 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 12 | Celica |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |