1993 Alpina B6 vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan 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 63 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Milan weights approximately 175 kg more than 1993 Alpina B6.
Because 1993 Alpina B6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Alpina B6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Alpina | Mercury |
| Model | B6 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2728 mm |
