1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1967 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1967 Isuzu Florian is newer by 18 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, 1967 Isuzu Florian (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1967 Isuzu Florian (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1967 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
Model | 402 | Florian |
Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |