1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alpina | Mini |
| Model | B 12 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2467 mm |
