1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500. (447 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 | |
| Make | Alpina | Marcos |
| Model | B 12 | Le Mans 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
