1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 707 kg more than 1993 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Alpina | Daimler |
| Model | B6 | DK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
