1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 408 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 28 L |
