1951 Bristol 450 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 52 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 450 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Caterham |
| Model | 450 | 7 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2230 mm |
