1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1985 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 504 is newer by 34 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. Both 1951 Bristol 400 and 1985 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 504 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1985 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | 400 | 504 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |