1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 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:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 90 | 603 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 333 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1785 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |