1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1965 Abarth 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 750 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 77 L |
