1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1963 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1963 Zastava 1300 is newer by 14 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) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Zastava 1300. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1963 Zastava 1300. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1963 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Bristol | Zastava |
Model | 400 | 1300 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |