1947 Bristol 450 vs. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1947 Bristol 450 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 770 kg more than 1947 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Bristol 450 | 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Bristol | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 450 | 6C |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1938 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 77 L |
