1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1970 Lancia Stratos is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 250 kg more 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 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 450 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2170 mm |
