1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, both 1973 Bristol 411 and 1973 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 411 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |
