1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1965 Alpine A 110 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Alpine A 110 | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 110 | 401 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 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 | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2900 mm |