1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1982 Bristol Brigand
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Brigand weights approximately 233 kg more than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16.
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. 1982 Bristol Brigand has automatic transmission and 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Brigand will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1982 Bristol Brigand | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bristol |
Model | 16 | Brigand |
Year Released | 1945 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1758 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2910 mm |