1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulia | 402 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
