1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1962 BMW 1500
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 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 158 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1962 BMW 1500 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
