1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter
To start off, 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 795 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Bristol Beaufighter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulietta | Beaufighter |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
