1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 12 and 1999 Volkswagen Passat 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 70 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1999 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alpina B 12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Passat. (316 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alpina B 12 | 1999 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Alpina | Volkswagen |
| Model | B 12 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
