1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 2000 | 403 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |