1948 Bristol 450 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 52 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 450 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Bristol | Caterham |
| Model | 450 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
