1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 75 | 409 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |