1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 569 kg more than 1949 Bristol 402.
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, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B 12 | 402 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |