2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 2004 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina B3 | 1951 Austin A | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | A |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |
