1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1960 Skoda Felicia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Bristol | Skoda |
Model | 401 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 47 L |