1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1995 Rover 414i
To start off, 1995 Rover 414i is newer by 44 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, 1995 Rover 414i (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 414i should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1995 Rover 414i.
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, 1995 Rover 414i, 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 414i. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 414i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1995 Rover 414i | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 401 | 414i |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2630 mm |
