1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 43 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
Make | Bristol | Dodge |
Model | 400 | Venom |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 339 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |