1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1966 Alpine A 110. (95 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1966 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. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1966 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 110 | 409 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 215 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 81 L |