1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 61 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 277 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.
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, 2011 Kia Sportage, 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 2011 Kia Sportage 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. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Bristol | Kia |
| Model | 401 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2639 mm |
