1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1950 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1951 Bristol 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400.
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 Bristol 400 | 1950 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 35 L |
