1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1956 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:
1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GP 159 | 402 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1225 kg |