1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1948 Bristol 450 and 1948 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 642 kg more than 1948 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 450 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 450 | XK |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
