1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 1600 | 402 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
