1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 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 125 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 125 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 409 | 125 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |