1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 43 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 816 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Virage | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 54 L |
