2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1957 Austin A 95
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 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 210 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B3 | 1957 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | A 95 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
