1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 1750 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 77 L |
