1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
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 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard 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 525 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Leopard |
Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |