2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1954 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 B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
