1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1948 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1949 Bristol 450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 1100. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 1100.
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:
1949 Bristol 450 | 1948 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 450 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |