1992 Alpina B6 vs. 1992 Renault 19
To start off, both 1992 Alpina B6 and 1992 Renault 19 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 174 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Alpina B6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Alpina B6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 1992 Renault 19 | |
Make | Alpina | Renault |
Model | B6 | 19 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |