1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 12 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
