1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (225 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 75 | 405 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |