1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1973 Fiat 126
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1973 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 406 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 20 L |
