1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 650 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Abarth | Bristol |
Model | 595 | 406 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |