1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1998 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Elise |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.4 mm |
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 | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |