1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alpine | Bristol |
Model | V6 | 405 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 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 | 1210 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |