1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Bristol 412. 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Alpina |
| Model | 412 | B5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
