1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1954 MG Magnett
To start off, 1954 MG Magnett is newer by 6 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 20 more horse power than 1954 MG Magnett. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1954 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 MG Magnett. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 MG Magnett. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1954 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Bristol | MG |
| Model | 400 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
