1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1994 BMW 740
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 740. (400 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1994 BMW 740 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 12 | 740 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |