1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 700 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |
