1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 664 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | GT | 412 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
