1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
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 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 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 236 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 265 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 402 |
| 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
