1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1976 Bristol 603

To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Alfa Romeo Junior 1976 Bristol 603
Make Alfa Romeo Bristol
Model Junior 603
Year Released 1970 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 5210 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 86 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 333 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 3910 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2910 mm


 

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