1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B 12 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
