1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 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, 1998 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B 12 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
