1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1949 Bristol 402 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 275 kg more than 1949 Bristol 402. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1941 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
Make | Bristol | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 402 | 6C |
Year Released | 1949 | 1941 |
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 | 85 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 77 L |