1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 450 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3230 mm |
