1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 21 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 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Bristol | Triumph |
Model | 401 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1492 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 | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.5 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 | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |