2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2009 Alpina B7.
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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 2009 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B7 | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | B7 | A 135 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 34 L |
