1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | GTA | 401 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 77 L |
