1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Bristol 411
To start off, 1974 Bristol 411 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1966 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, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 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 | 1974 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulia | 411 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
