1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1190 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106. 1996 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1958 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1958 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alpine A 106 | 1996 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 106 | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
