1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1942 Buick Century
To start off, 1949 Bristol 450 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 450. (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 450 | 1942 Buick Century | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 450 | Century |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 108.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
