1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 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 5 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 1600 | 405 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |