1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta is newer by 30 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta.
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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 401 | Beta |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2360 mm |