1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1957 Rover P4 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 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400.
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 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 400 | P4 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |