1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 1959 Fiat 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 657 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. 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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 405 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |
