1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | GT | 403 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
