1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1963 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 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 57 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 400 | 500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |