1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1973 Humber Sceptre is newer by 24 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Bristol | Humber |
Model | 401 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |