1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Bristol | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 603 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 140 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |