1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2007 SSC Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Aero is newer by 58 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 983 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SSC Aero weights approximately 123 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, 2007 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1232 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 2007 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Bristol | SSC |
| Model | 400 | Aero |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1090 mm |
