1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 20 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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
Model | 401 | 117 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |