1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1976 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 27 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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1976 Chrysler 1609 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1976 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
Model | 400 | 1609 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |