1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1955 Austin A 40
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 764 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40.
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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1955 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 12 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 41 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 79 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |