1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 20 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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
Model | 400 | Galant |
Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |