1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GTV | 400 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |