1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Bristol 411
To start off, 1972 Bristol 411 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulia | 411 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
