1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1993 Alpina B 12 and 1993 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 615 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | B 12 | 911 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |