1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1952 Fiat 8V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V.
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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 401 | 8V |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 61.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |