1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 25 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 410 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Avanti Avanti | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | Avanti | Bristol |
Model | Avanti | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |