1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1949 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Lagonda | 400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
