1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1959 Abarth 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 500 | 404 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |