1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1993 Honda NSX
To start off, both 1993 Alpina B6 and 1993 Honda NSX were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda NSX weights approximately 45 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, 1993 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1993 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | B6 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| 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 | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
