1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 26 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 665 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | 401 | Seville |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |