1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 18 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 105 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401. 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, 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair (162 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1970 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
Model | 401 | Debonair |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |