1964 Austin Princess vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess 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 381 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Alpina B7.
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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Austin | Alpina |
| Model | Princess | B7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
