1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 235 kg more than 1950 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Avanti Avanti | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Avanti | Bristol |
Model | Avanti | 401 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |