1951 Abarth 205 vs. 1948 Bristol 450
To start off, 1951 Abarth 205 is newer by 3 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 89 more horse power than 1951 Abarth 205. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1951 Abarth 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Abarth 205 weights approximately 88 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:
| 1951 Abarth 205 | 1948 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 205 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1188 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 818 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
