1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1994 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Alpina B 12.
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, 1971 Pontiac Bonneville (485 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alpina B 12. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1994 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1994 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Alpina | Pontiac |
| Model | B 12 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
