1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 106 | 405 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 72 L |