1949 Bristol 402 vs. 2003 Infiniti M
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M is newer by 54 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti M weights approximately 522 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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402. 2003 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 402 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 402 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 2003 Infiniti M | |
Make | Bristol | Infiniti |
Model | 402 | M |
Year Released | 1949 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1747 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 79 L |