1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mazda 929 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 128 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 929 weights approximately 20 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Alpina | Mazda |
Model | B6 | 929 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |