1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 31 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 30 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, 1982 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Bristol | Talbot |
| Model | 401 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
