1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, both 1965 Abarth 1300 and 1965 Bristol 409 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 1300. (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 1300 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 1300 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 81 L |
