1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 34 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 401 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |