1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1948 Bristol 450
To start off, 1951 Bristol 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 450 would be higher. Both 1951 Bristol 400 and 1948 Bristol 450 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1948 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 400 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
| 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 | 79 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
