1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1980 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1980 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 29 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 22 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. 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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1980 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Bristol | Triumph |
Model | 400 | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 56 L |