1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 19 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 190 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alpina B 12. 2013 BMW 5 Series 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. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Alpina B 12 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 12 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 439 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 651 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |