1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4.
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, 1988 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 401 | 4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |