1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1953 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1953 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 401 | C-Type |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |