1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 401 | Exige |
Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
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 | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |