1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 31 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 400 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 | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 450 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1979 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 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |