1965 Abarth OT vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 541 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | OT | 406 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 91 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 81 L |
