1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1953 Bristol 404 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 1500 | 404 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |