1947 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Bristol 450
To start off, 1950 Bristol 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 40. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 40 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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:
| 1947 Austin A 40 | 1950 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 40 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 54 L |
