1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | 75 | 403 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
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 | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |