1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1961 Bristol 407
To start off, 1961 Bristol 407 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1961 Bristol 407 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 6C | 407 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |