1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 1950 Bristol 450 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. Both 1950 Bristol 450 and 1949 Bristol 401 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 495 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 | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Bristol | Bristol |
Model | 450 | 401 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2900 mm |