1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1979 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph Dolomite 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 850 kg more than 1979 Triumph Dolomite.
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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1979 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Alpina | Triumph |
Model | B 12 | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 95 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |