1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 17 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. Both 1995 Alpina B 12 and 2012 Lotus Evora are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B 12 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Alpina | Lotus |
Model | B 12 | Evora |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 349 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 | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2576 mm |