1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 100 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, 1994 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan President. (394 Nm). This means 1994 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan President. 1997 Nissan President 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. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alpina B 12 | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | President |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 394 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |