1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1966 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 15 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 20 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 401 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
