1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 179 | 408 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 463 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |