1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 440 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B6 | Century |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 3375 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |