1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Marcos Mantula. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Marcos Mantula would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 890 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (299 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Alpina | Marcos |
Model | B 12 | Mantula |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 299 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |