1993 Alpina B3 vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B3 (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B3 weights approximately 658 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpina B3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1993 Alpina B3 (260 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B3 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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