1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 750 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
