1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 Bristol 406 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 49 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 170 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 2400 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 81 L |
