1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 12 and 1999 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper 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 | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B 12 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 460 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 378 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 | 1440 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 4760 mm |
