2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1963 Austin A 90
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 90 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 222 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Austin A 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1963 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B 10 | A 90 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |