2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 2004 Alpina Roadster is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 340 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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 Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alpina Roadster | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | Roadster | A 70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
