1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1900 | 412 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |