1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1981 Tatra T613
To start off, 1981 Tatra T613 is newer by 32 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 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Tatra T613 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Tatra T613 (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Tatra T613 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Tatra T613 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 1981 Tatra T613 (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Tatra T613 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1981 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Bristol | Tatra |
| Model | 400 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |
