1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 13 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400.
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. 1964 Checker Town 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. 1964 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Bristol | Checker |
| Model | 400 | Town |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3060 mm |
