1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1965 Abarth 1300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 1300 | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 1300 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2900 mm |
