1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 595 | 402 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 77 L |