1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Bristol 411
To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1970 Bristol 411 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 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 | 1970 Bristol 411 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GTA | 411 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |