1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 2600 | 401 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |