1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1995 BMW 317
To start off, both 1995 Alpina B 12 and 1995 BMW 317 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 575 kg more than 1995 BMW 317.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1995 BMW 317 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | B 12 | 317 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |