1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Spider | 407 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 81 L |
