1959 Austin Princess vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1959 Austin Princess is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin Princess weights approximately 955 kg more than 1948 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, 1959 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin Princess | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | Princess | 401 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |