1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
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 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 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 48 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 260 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | A 310 | 405 |
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 | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |