1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulia | 401 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
