2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1955 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, 2002 Alpina B 10 (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Alpina B 10 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Alpina | Bristol |
| Model | B 10 | 405 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
| 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 | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
