1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 1750 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| 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 | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
