1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1995 Alpina B6
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1995 Alpina B6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | 850 | B6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
