1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
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 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona 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 805 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 12 | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |