1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 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. Both 1949 Bristol 450 and 1970 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 600 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 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | 450 | 504 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |