1948 Bristol 450 vs. 1957 Jensen 541
To start off, 1957 Jensen 541 is newer by 9 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 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jensen 541 weights approximately 740 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 | 1957 Jensen 541 | |
| Make | Bristol | Jensen |
| Model | 450 | 541 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
