1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2001 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2001 GAZ 3110 is newer by 53 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 230 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, 2001 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2001 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Bristol | GAZ |
| Model | 400 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
