1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1900 | 401 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 77 L |