1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo.
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 Carabo (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Carabo | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |