1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Alpina B6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Alpina B6 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 4 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | B6 | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |