1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2002 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2002 GAZ 3110 is newer by 54 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 175 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, 2002 GAZ 3110 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 2002 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Bristol | GAZ |
| Model | 401 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
