1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1955 Singer Hunter
To start off, 1955 Singer Hunter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Singer Hunter. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Singer Hunter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1955 Singer Hunter. 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:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1955 Singer Hunter | |
Make | Bristol | Singer |
Model | 400 | Hunter |
Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2180 mm |