1951 Bristol 401 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 55 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 2,664 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 775 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, 2006 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Bristol | Kia |
Model | 401 | Pregio |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |