1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B 12 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 470 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Alpina | Maserati |
Model | B 12 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 321 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 444 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |