1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 55 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Alpina | Holden |
Model | B6 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |