1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 36 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 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 105 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 401 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2154 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
