1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1955 Wartburg 311 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) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bristol | Wartburg |
| Model | 400 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
