2004 Alpina B3 vs. 1955 Austin A 40
To start off, 2004 Alpina B3 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 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 260 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 1955 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B3 | A 40 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |