1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930.
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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B6 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
