1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 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) has 171 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1964 Riley 4. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Riley |
Model | B6 | 4 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 293 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |