1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B6 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
