1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1951 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1951 Maserati A6G is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G.
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 Bristol 401 | 1951 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Bristol | Maserati |
Model | 401 | A6G |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |