1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1945 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1950 Bristol 450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 450 | 1945 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 450 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |
