2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 55 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), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 346 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B3 | A 70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 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 Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |