1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1963 Fiat 1600
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1600. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1600. 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, 1954 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1600. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1963 Fiat 1600 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 403 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1568 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |