1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1968 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1968 Opel Rekord.
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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1968 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alpina | Opel |
Model | B 12 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |