1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 1950 Austin A 70 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1949 Bristol 401.
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:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 70 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
