2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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 B3 (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B3 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B3 | A 110 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 34 L |