1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1976 ZIL 117
To start off, 1976 ZIL 117 is newer by 28 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1725 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, 1976 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 1976 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Bristol | ZIL |
| Model | 401 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
