1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 350 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 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 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Spider | 411 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |
