1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 61 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 802 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.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Bristol 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
| Model | 400 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
