1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1950 Morris Six is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 402 | 1950 Morris Six | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 402 | Six |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |
