1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 19 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 140 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 450 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |