1999 AC Aceca vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 50 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 440 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, 1999 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Aceca | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
