1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1956 Citroen 11

To start off, 1956 Citroen 11 is newer by 7 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1956 Citroen 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1949 Bristol 402 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Bristol 402. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.

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