1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | RZ | 409 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
