1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1956 Austin A 95
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alpina B6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1956 Austin A 95. 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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1956 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alpina | Austin |
Model | B6 | A 95 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |