1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1972 Fiat 124
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 819 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1972 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 603 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
