1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1987 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Commodore 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 575 kg more than 1987 Holden Commodore.
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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Commodore. 1987 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1987 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 12 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
