2009 Alpina B3 vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
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, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B3 | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B3 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 34 L |
