1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B 12 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 539 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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |