1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 59 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 406 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 2009 Kia Borrego 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. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Bristol | Kia |
Model | 401 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |