1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 25 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 400 | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |