1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | 1300 | 410 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 81 L |
