1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1954 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. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GP 159 | 408 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1585 kg |