1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 25 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 560 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1976 Buick Electra | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 401 | Electra |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |