1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1951 Jaguar Type-C is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 285 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 450 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 450 | Type-C |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |