1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,111 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1949 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
