1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1995 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1995 Kia Sephia is newer by 46 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, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 Kia Sephia.
Because 1949 Bristol 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Bristol 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Sephia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1995 Kia Sephia | |
Make | Bristol | Kia |
Model | 400 | Sephia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |