1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1995 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 1995 Alpina B6 and 1995 Cadillac Seville 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 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1995 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 240 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
Because 1995 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 1995 Alpina B6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Cadillac Seville. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1995 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
| Model | B6 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
