1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 401 | Seven |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |