1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 30 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 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 71 L |