2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord 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 490 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
Because 2000 Alpina B 12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Alpina B 12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (178 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 12 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B 12 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
