1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 29 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 400 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1979 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
