2002 Alpina B 10 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 2002 Alpina B 10 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2002 Alpina B 10.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 2002 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 2002 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alpina B 10 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B 10 | 603 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |