2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1962 Austin A 60
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP) has 303 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 572 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1962 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B 10 | A 60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
