1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1973 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 310 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 965 kg more than 1973 Alpine A 310.
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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1973 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alpina | Alpine |
Model | B 12 | A 310 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 146 Nm |
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 | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |