1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 32 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 75 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 405 | 126 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |