1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 1978 Alpine A 442 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alpine A 442 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 442 | 405 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |