1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 420 kg more than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
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 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B 12 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
