1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
