1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 181 kg more than 1992 Alpina B 12.
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, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1954 Austin A | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 12 | A |
Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 287 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |