1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1750 | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |