1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Giulia | 405 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |