1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1957 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1957 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Alpina | Lancia |
Model | B 12 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 186 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |