1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B6 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 232 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alpina | Chevrolet |
| Model | B6 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
