2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B 10 | 400 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |