1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 61 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1170 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.
Because 2011 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 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 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Austin | Alpina |
| Model | A 40 | B7 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 82 L |
