1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 540 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1992 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 5576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
