1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 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 59 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 405 | 850 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |