1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 507 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 411 | 850 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2040 mm |