1998 Alpina B 10 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1998 Alpina B 10 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alpina B 10. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1998 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1998 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alpina B 10 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bristol |
| Model | B 10 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
