1993 Alpina B6 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 1993 Alpina B6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B6 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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, 1993 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B6 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bristol |
| Model | B6 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2752 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
