1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1953 Abarth 103 GT is newer by 2 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 16 more horse power than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. 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:
| 1953 Abarth 103 GT | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 103 GT | 400 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
