1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 12 and 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 945 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 12.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alpina B 12. (469 Nm). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alpina B 12. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | B 12 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
