1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 44 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 765 kg more than 1951 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | V8 Vantage | 401 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |