1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1954 Austin A. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Alpina B 10.
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, 1999 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1954 Austin A | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 10 | A |
Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |