1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 1600 | 405 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2900 mm |