1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1959 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 106 | 401 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2900 mm |