1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1996 Fiat 131
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat 131 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1996 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 406 | 131 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |