1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 1950 AC 2-Litre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 101 kg more than 1949 Bristol 401. 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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
Make | AC | Bristol |
Model | 2-Litre | 401 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2900 mm |