1949 Bristol 401 vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 56 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 515 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, 2005 Infiniti M (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Bristol | Infiniti |
Model | 401 | M |
Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |