1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1953 Fiat 500
To start off, 1957 Bristol 405 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1953 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1953 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 405 | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 612 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |