1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2003 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 605 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (529 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2003 Bristol Blenheim | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GTA | Blenheim |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 529 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 105 L |