1979 Alpina B6 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1979 Alpina B6 and 1979 Volvo 66 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpina B6 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alpina B6 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B6 | 66 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |