2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (289 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 411 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
