1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 240 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Bristol | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 406 | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 292 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
