1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1948 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1946 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bristol 450 | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 450 | 500 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 52 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 67 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2010 mm |