1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1945 Fiat 500

To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. 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 201 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1945 Fiat 500. 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. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1945 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1945 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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