1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 434 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 404 | 130 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |