1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Publica 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 1115 kg more than 1971 Toyota Publica.
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 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B 12 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
