1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1958 Abarth Renault is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1958 Abarth Renault.
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:
1958 Abarth Renault | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | Renault | 404 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |