1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (411 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alpina | Holden |
Model | B 12 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 411 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |