1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (154 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. (203 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | GTV | 603 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
