1995 Alpina B 12 vs. 1957 Austin Princess
To start off, 1995 Alpina B 12 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin Princess weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1995 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B 12 | 1957 Austin Princess | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B 12 | Princess |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| 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 | 118 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3360 mm |
