1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Giulia (190 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Giulia | 405 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
