1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota MR2 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 17 more horse power than 1989 Toyota MR2. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 Toyota MR2. 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, 1989 Toyota MR2 (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | B6 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
