1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1967 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1967 Steyr 650T is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1967 Steyr 650T. 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1967 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Bristol | Steyr |
| Model | 401 | 650T |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
