1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1989 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Vanette 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 356 kg more than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 1989 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Vanette |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1434 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2080 mm |