1973 Alpine A 110 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 Alpine A 110. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1973 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. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1973 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1973 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alpine A 110 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 110 | 412 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1604 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2910 mm |
