1998 Alpina B 12 vs. 1998 Seat Inca Kombi
To start off, both 1998 Alpina B 12 and 1998 Seat Inca Kombi were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 752 kg more than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi.
Because 1998 Alpina B 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Alpina B 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Seat Inca Kombi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm). This means 1998 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Seat Inca Kombi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 12 | 1998 Seat Inca Kombi | |
| Make | Alpina | Seat |
| Model | B 12 | Inca Kombi |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1038 kg |
