1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1950 Fiat 1400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1948 Bristol 450 | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 450 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
