1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2007 Alpina B3
To start off, 2007 Alpina B3 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B3 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110.
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, 2007 Alpina B3 (501 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2007 Alpina B3 has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2007 Alpina B3 | |
Make | Austin | Alpina |
Model | A 110 | B3 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2770 mm |