1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 26 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. Both 1949 Bristol 402 and 1975 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1949 Bristol 402. 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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 402 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 402 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
