1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1957 Fiat 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 450 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 450 | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 450 | 500 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 38 L |