1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1975 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1975 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 255 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6. 1975 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1975 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Alpina | Avanti |
Model | B6 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |