1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1964 Bristol 408 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1900. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 408 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 35 L |