1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 2000 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 2000 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
