1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1968 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 75 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1968 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B6 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
