1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 50 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Spider | 404 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |