2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 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 427 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1950 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 2009 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 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 | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B5 | A 70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |