1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 56 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Spider | 404 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2450 mm |
