1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 6C | 408 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
| 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 | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
