1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 13 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2010 Kia Borrego.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Borrego. 2010 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Alpina | Kia |
Model | B 12 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 362 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |