1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1969 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1750 | 407 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 81 L |