1972 Austin Marina vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin Marina (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina.
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, both vehicles can yield 145 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Marina | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | Marina | 401 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |