1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850. 1990 BMW 850 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. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 12 | 850 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 450 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |