1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1959 Renault Floride
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 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride 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 884 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride.
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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (65 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1959 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alpina | Renault |
| Model | B 12 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
