1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1988 Honda NSX | |
Make | Alpina | Honda |
Model | B6 | NSX |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1216 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |