1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 44 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. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 400 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
