1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro. (338 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1974 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
Model | B 12 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |