2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 2000 Porsche 3400
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B 12 and 2000 Porsche 3400 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.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche 3400. (359 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche 3400. 2000 Porsche 3400 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 Porsche 3400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 12 | 2000 Porsche 3400 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B 12 | 3400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
