1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 135 | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Austin | Alpina |
Model | A 135 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |