1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda RX-7 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 480 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alpina B 12 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B 12 | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |