1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 10 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bristol |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 400 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
