1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1968 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1968 Fiat Dino is newer by 17 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 230 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1968 Fiat Dino | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 400 | Dino |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 44 L |