1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 15 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 260 kg more than 2010 BMW 125.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (270 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 12 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
