1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1973 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen 1600 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) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1973 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 400 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69 mm |
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 | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |