1993 Alpina B6 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 86 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B6 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B6 | Frontier |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2752 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3200 mm |