1992 Alpina B6 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1992 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1992 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B6 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Alpina | Lotus |
| Model | B6 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2299 mm |
