1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2004 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 55 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 30 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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 2004 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | 400 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
