1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2001 Jensen SV-8
To start off, 2001 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 49 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 75 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, 2001 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Bristol 401 | 2001 Jensen SV-8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Jensen |
| Model | 401 | SV-8 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
