1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 10 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 734 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1997 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Austin | Alpina |
Model | A 40 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4619 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 471 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3080 mm |