1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1980 Bristol 412 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bristol 412 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Bristol | Fiat |
Model | 412 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |