1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1951 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
