1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1950 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1951 Bristol 401 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401.
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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1950 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Bristol | GAZ |
Model | 401 | M-20 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |