1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 28 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1979 Fiat 131 (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1979 Fiat 131 has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Fiat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 401 | 131 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |