1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1952 Hudson Hornet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Hudson Hornet (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Hudson Hornet should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 575 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 401 | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
Make | Bristol | Hudson |
Model | 401 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4810 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |