1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | GT | 401 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2900 mm |
