1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1957 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 7 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 2,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 310 kg more than 1950 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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Bristol | Riley |
| Model | 401 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 120 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
