1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1956 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1956 Talbot Sport is newer by 6 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 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Talbot Sport (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Talbot Sport should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1956 Talbot Sport.
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 | 1956 Talbot Sport | |
Make | Bristol | Talbot |
Model | 401 | Sport |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |