1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulietta | 403 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 77 L |
