1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 70 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 70 | 409 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 81 L |