1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 824 kg more than 1950 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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B 12 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1950 |
| 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 | 49 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
