1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1995 Alpina B6
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 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 234 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1995 Alpina B6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpina |
| Model | 75 | B6 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
