1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1981 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1981 ZIL 4104 is newer by 31 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 ZIL 4104 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2110 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, 1981 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 1981 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1981 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Bristol | ZIL |
| Model | 401 | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
