1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 27 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 715 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville 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. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1978 De Tomaso Deauville | |
Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
Model | 401 | Deauville |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |