1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1972 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 is newer by 24 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 8 more horse power than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1972 Matra-Simca M530. 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, 1972 Matra-Simca M530 (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Matra-Simca M530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1972 Matra-Simca M530 | |
| Make | Bristol | Matra-Simca |
| Model | 400 | M530 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
