1950 Allard K1 vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1950 Allard K1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1950 Allard K1.
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, 1950 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard K1 | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | Allard | Bristol |
| Model | K1 | 402 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 77 L |
