1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 5 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Alpina | Venturi |
Model | B6 | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |