1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Coupe | 401 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |