1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 12 and 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 765 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B 12 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 162 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 205 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 | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |