1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo and 1966 Bristol 409 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Scarabeo | 409 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 81 L |
