1992 Alpina B6 vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2000 Honda S2000 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 238 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
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 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B6 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B6 | S2000 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |