1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, both 1992 Alpina B6 and 1992 Caterham Super 7 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 779 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Caterham |
| Model | B6 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2260 mm |
