1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, 1962 Maserati 151 is newer by 12 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 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 401 | 151 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
