1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 8 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | 400 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |