2003 AC Cobra vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.
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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Cobra | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
