1998 Acura NSX vs. 1995 Alpina B6
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX 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 53 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Acura NSX. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1995 Alpina B6 | |
| Make | Acura | Alpina |
| Model | NSX | B6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 4619 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
