1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 247 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131.
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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 405 | 131 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |