1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Caterham Super 7 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 1280 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alpina | Caterham |
Model | B 12 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 124 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 161 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 | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |