2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 860 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 12 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B 12 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 135 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |