2003 Alpina B3 vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 2003 Alpina B3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B3 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B3 | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 26 L |
