1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 286 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GT | 406 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 81 L |