1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Spider | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |