1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1998 Jensen CV-8
To start off, both 1998 Alpina B 12 and 1998 Jensen CV-8 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jensen CV-8. (407 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jensen CV-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1998 Jensen CV-8 | |
| Make | Alpina | Jensen |
| Model | B 12 | CV-8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
