1999 Alpina B 10 vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1999 Alpina B 10 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B 10 (343 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 440 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B 10 | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 10 | Princess |
Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3360 mm |