1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla 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 1090 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 12 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 12 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
