1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 5 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 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 401 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |