1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1949 Simca 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 400 | 8 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |