1947 Austin 16 vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1948 Bristol 401 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401.
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, 1947 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1947 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | 16 | 401 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |