1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GTV | 412 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |