2006 Alpina B7 vs. 1955 Austin A 40
To start off, 2006 Alpina B7 is newer by 51 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B7 weights approximately 920 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, 2006 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40. 2006 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B7 | 1955 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B7 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |
