1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1994 Alpina B 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alpina B 12 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B 12 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 436 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
