1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 1750 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
