1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1949 Buick 40
To start off, 1949 Buick 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1948 Bristol 450.
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 | 1949 Buick 40 | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 450 | 40 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 109.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1865 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3000 mm |