1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1981 Bristol 412
To start off, 1981 Bristol 412 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bristol 412 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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. 1981 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1981 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 2600 | 412 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |