1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 55 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, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
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, 2005 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 401 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |