1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 765 kg more than 1948 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | V8 Vantage | 401 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 77 L |