1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1960 Triumph Herald is newer by 11 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 Triumph Herald. 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 400 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 29 L |
