2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1947 Austin A 110
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5.
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 B5 (700 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 1947 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B5 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
