2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1960 Austin 7
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin 7 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 268 more horse power than 1960 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B3 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1960 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin 7. (60 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1960 Austin 7 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 26 L |
