1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 22 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 95 kg more than 1948 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Bristol | Maserati |
Model | 400 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |