1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 60 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401.
Because 1948 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 401 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 65 L |
