1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1947 Bristol 450
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bristol 450 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1947 Bristol 450 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 600 | 450 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |