1980 Alpina B6 vs. 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1980 Alpina B6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alpina B6 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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.
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1980 Alpina B6 | 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
Model | B6 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |