1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Spider | 405 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
