2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 1953 Austin A 110
To start off, 2003 Alpina B 10 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,618 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Alpina B 10.
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, 2003 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2003 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 1953 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B 10 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 287 Nm |
| 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 | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
