1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 1980 Alpine A 310 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Alpine A 310 (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 310 | 403 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 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 | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 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 |