1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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, 1999 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alpina | Lancia |
| Model | B 12 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
