1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano 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 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano 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 169 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. (46 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano. 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 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano 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 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 800 Scorpione Coupe Allemano | 408 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 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 | 3600 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |
