1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1967 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1967 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. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1967 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alpine A 110 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 110 | 407 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 575 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |
