1992 Alpina B6 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 13 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1992 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1992 Alpina B6. 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
