1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 75 | 406 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 99.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 81 L |