1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1983 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alpine A 310 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 90 more horse power than 1983 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Alpine A 310. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1983 Alpine A 310 | |
| Make | Alpina | Alpine |
| Model | B6 | A 310 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
