1995 Alpina B6 vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 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 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Alpina B6. (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1995 Alpina B6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Alpina | Aston Martin |
Model | B6 | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 4735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |