1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1963 Seat 1500
To start off, 1963 Seat 1500 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 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 8 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1500. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 Seat 1500. 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 | 1963 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Bristol | Seat |
Model | 400 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |