1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 45 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 527 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 401 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |
