1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1950 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Bristol | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 401 | 33 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |