1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 461 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 406 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |