1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1954 Daimler Conquest
To start off, 1954 Daimler Conquest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Daimler Conquest (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Daimler Conquest should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 204 kg more than 1949 Bristol 401. 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, 1954 Daimler Conquest (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Daimler Conquest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 1954 Daimler Conquest | |
| Make | Bristol | Daimler |
| Model | 401 | Conquest |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1429 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
