1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1979 Bristol 412
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1979 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1750 | 412 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |