2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B7 | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B7 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
