1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Spider | 406 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
