2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1959 BMW 700.
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, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 12 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B 12 | 700 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 50 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2130 mm |
