2007 Audi S4 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 58 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | S4 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
