1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 15 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 89 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 401 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 56 L |