1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1964 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1964 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1964 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bristol 412 | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 412 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1950 mm |
