1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1961 Bristol 407
To start off, both 1961 Alpine A 108 and 1961 Bristol 407 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1961 Alpine A 108 has manual transmission. 1961 Alpine A 108 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1961 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 108 | 407 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 81 L |
