1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 33 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 6 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
| Make | Bristol | Hyundai |
| Model | 400 | Stellar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
