1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1961 Austin A 60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1961 Austin A 60. 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 60 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 60 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 54 L |
