2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 12 | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
Model | B 12 | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 402 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |