1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 450 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 450 | P5 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |