1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1990 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Lotus Esprit is newer by 41 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1990 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1949 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |