1993 Alpina B6 vs. 2009 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2009 Infiniti G37 is newer by 16 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (328 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1993 Alpina B6. (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 795 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, 2009 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 2009 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
| Model | B6 | G37 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
