2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1951 Austin A 40
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1951 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, 2009 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B7 | 1951 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B7 | A 40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 34 L |