1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Alfetta | 409 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 81 L |
