2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 1948 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1948 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alpina | Bristol |
Model | B7 | 401 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |