1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1957 Riley 1.5 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, 1952 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
Make | Bristol | Riley |
Model | 401 | 1.5 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |