1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 25 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier weights approximately 250 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 | 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 450 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |