1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1989 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Morgan 4 weights approximately 95 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 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 450 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |