1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 275 kg more than 1993 Alpina B6. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alpina | De Tomaso |
| Model | B6 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
