1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 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 1034 kg more than 1960 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 12 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 68 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2130 mm |