1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 5 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 225 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 | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1900 | 401 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |