1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bristol |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 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 |
