1992 Alpina B6 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 20 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1992 Alpina B6.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Alpina B6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alpina B6. 2012 Land Rover LR2 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. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
| Model | B6 | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2659 mm |
