1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |