1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1977 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 400 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |