1964 Alpine A vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A. (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1964 Alpine A. 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:
1964 Alpine A | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A | 410 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 81 L |