1995 Alpina B6 vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1995 Alpina B6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alpina B6 (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Alpina B6.
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, 1995 Alpina B6 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Alpina B6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bristol 409. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1995 Alpina B6 has manual transmission. 1995 Alpina B6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Alpina B6 | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B6 | 409 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |