1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 110 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2900 mm |
