1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Spider | 401 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |