2009 Alpina Roadster vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 2009 Alpina Roadster is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina Roadster (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 425 kg more than 1950 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 Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina Roadster | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Austin |
| Model | Roadster | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
