1995 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Alpina B6

To start off, both 1995 Acura NSX and 1995 Alpina B6 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Alpina B6. (329 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1995 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1995 Acura NSX.

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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura NSX 1995 Alpina B6
Make Acura Alpina
Model NSX B6
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3178 cc 4619 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 420 HP 329 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 470 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1497 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2710 mm


 

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