1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 401 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
