1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1948 Bristol 400
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1948 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GT | 400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |