1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 2400 | 401 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |