1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 412 | 850 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2040 mm |