1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 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 108 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (221 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
