1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 23 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 29 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 182 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 405 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1367 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
