1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1985 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 34 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (150 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401.

Because 1951 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1985 Buick Century 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. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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