1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1964 Steyr 500 is newer by 15 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 66 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1964 Steyr 500. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Bristol | Steyr |
Model | 402 | 500 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 489 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |