1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1961 Bristol 407
To start off, 1961 Bristol 407 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth Coupe | 1961 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | Coupe | 407 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |
