1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Cabriolet 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 153 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 409 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 37 L |
