1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1953 Austin A 110 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1951 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 110 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2900 mm |
