1978 Alpina B6 vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1978 Alpina B6 and 1978 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Alpina B6.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpina B6 | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B6 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
