1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Bristol 412
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 8 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 690 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.
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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Giulia | 412 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 366 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |