1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1970 Lancia Stratos is newer by 19 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 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 401 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2170 mm |
