1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2002 Mahindra Scorpio

To start off, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 50 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 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio (108 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 585 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, 2002 Mahindra Scorpio (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.

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