1997 Alpina B 12 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1997 Alpina B 12 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55.
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, 1997 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 12 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 12 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 110 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |