1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 411 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1950 mm |
