1995 Alpina B6 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 9 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 181 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | B6 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
