1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Alpina | Fiat |
| Model | B6 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
