1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z 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. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
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1995 Alpina B 12 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Z |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 327 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |