1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 12 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 135 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 400 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |