1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1962 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1962 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Bristol | Sunbeam |
Model | 401 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |