1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 5 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Bristol | Maserati |
Model | 400 | 420 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |