1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 12 | 928 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 408 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |