1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 57 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bristol | Kia |
| Model | 400 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
