1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Emme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Emme 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 952 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B 12 | Emme |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
