1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1948 Bristol 401 and 1948 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 70 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 401 | XK |
Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 63 L |