1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1973 Seat 124
To start off, 1973 Seat 124 is newer by 24 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 15 more horse power than 1973 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1973 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Bristol | Seat |
| Model | 400 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
