1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1946 Bristol 450
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1946 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1946 Bristol 450 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 55 | 450 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |