1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 18 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 1750 | 404 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |