1976 Alpine A 310 vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 310 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 310.
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, 1976 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 310 | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 310 | 401 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1016 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |