1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Elise |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |