1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 20 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, 1968 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Elan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |