1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulietta | 406 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |
