1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 30 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 1979 Peugeot 505 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 570 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 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 450 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |
