1957 Alpine A 106 vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1957 Alpine A 106 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 106. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 106.
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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 106 | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 106 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
