1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 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 182 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alpina | Volvo |
Model | B6 | 66 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |