1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1957 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1957 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alpine A 108 | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 108 | 411 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 264 HP |
Torque | 68 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 110.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |