1952 Austin A vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 375 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A | 409 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |