1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Alfetta | 401 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |