2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1957 Austin A135
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1957 Austin A135 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 10 | A135 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |