1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2007 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 57 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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1950 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 2007 Daihatsu Materia | |
Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
Model | 401 | Materia |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |