1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1969 Fiat 124
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1969 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 405 | 124 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 38 L |