1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1977 Buick Regal
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 145 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, 1977 Buick Regal (334 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6. 1977 Buick Regal 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. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1977 Buick Regal | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B6 | Regal |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 4932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |