1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1949 Bristol 450
To start off, both 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C and 1949 Bristol 450 were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 820 kg more than 1949 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:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1949 Bristol 450 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 6C | 450 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2480 mm |