2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B 12 and 2000 Buick Century were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 270 kg more than 2000 Buick Century.
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, 2000 Buick Century, 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Century. 2000 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 2000 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 12 | 2000 Buick Century | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | B 12 | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
