1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 1300 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 72 L |
