1951 Bristol 401 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 59 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Equator (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 2010 Suzuki Equator 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. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Bristol | Suzuki |
| Model | 401 | Equator |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3560 mm |
