1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1750 | 408 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 81 L |