1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Alpina | Peugeot |
Model | B 12 | iOn |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 180 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1475 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |