1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Spider | 400 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
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 | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 125 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 Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |