1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 34 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. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1993 Alpina B6.
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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpina B6. (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpina B6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B6 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3100 mm |
