1957 Austin A135 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1957 Austin A135 is newer by 6 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin A135 (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 855 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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A135 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A135 | 401 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2900 mm |