1993 Alpina B6 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 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 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1383 kg more than 1993 Alpina B6.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Alpina B6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Alpina | Land Rover |
Model | B6 | Defender |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |