1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 4 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 1900 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 |
