1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 124 kg more than 1952 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
Make | AMC | Bristol |
Model | Hornet | 401 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |