1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1963 Bristol 408 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 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 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulia | 408 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
