1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1951 Tatra T600
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1951 Tatra T600.
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, 1997 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Tatra T600. (118 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 1951 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Alpina | Tatra |
Model | B 12 | T600 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 118 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |