1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 8 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), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 614 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 400 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
| 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 | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 77 L |
