1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1959 Triumph Herald is newer by 9 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 401 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
