1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1957 Austin A 35
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1957 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alpina B6 | 1957 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B6 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2030 mm |
