1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406.
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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine. (163 Nm). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1953 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Bristol | Sunbeam |
| Model | 406 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 110 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
