1992 Alpina B6 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 17 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 165 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, 2009 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6. 2009 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1992 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1992 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
