1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1963 Alpine A 110. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 110 | 400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 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 | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 54 L |