1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 61 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 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 192 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 400 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 132 L |
