1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1953 Bristol 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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:
1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GP 159 | 403 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1225 kg |