1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 402 | 126 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |