1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Alpine 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 780 kg more than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Alpine. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Sunbeam Alpine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1971 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Alpina | Sunbeam |
| Model | B 12 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
