1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1998 Bristol Blenheim

To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.

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. 1998 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Abarth Coupe 1998 Bristol Blenheim
Make Abarth Bristol
Model Coupe Blenheim
Year Released 1960 1998
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 784 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 47 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 62.5 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 90.9 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 590 kg 1762 kg
Vehicle Length 3490 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1350 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2010 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 82 L


 

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