1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is newer by 19 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 8 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 400 | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
