1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1947 Maserati 4CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1946 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1946 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bristol 450 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1947 Maserati 4CL.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Bristol 450 | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 450 | 4CL |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
