1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 407 | 131 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |