1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1950 Bristol 450
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1950 Bristol 450 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 2400 | 450 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |