1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 43 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 573 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 401 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |