1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 75 | 404 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |