1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1968 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 52 kg more than 1992 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1968 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | B6 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
