2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1970 Austin 3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 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 370 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Austin 3. 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 1970 Austin 3 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B5 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
