1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 17 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 242 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 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 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Alfetta | 405 |
Year Released | 1974 | 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 | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |