1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alpina B 12.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
Model | B 12 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 386 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 490 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |