1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1970 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 110 | 409 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |