1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 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 482 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B 12 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 294 Nm |
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 | 1308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |