1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1976 Rover 2000 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Rover 2000 (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rover 2000 weights approximately 107 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 Rover 2000 (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 401 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |