1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 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 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 50 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 400 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
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 | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |