1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1993 Alpina B6 and 1993 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (221 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Alpina B6.
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 Holden Commodore (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6. 1993 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1993 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1993 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Alpina | Holden |
| Model | B6 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
