1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 484 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 2400 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 787 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
