1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1949 Bristol 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 110 | 400 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |