1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 6 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 401 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |