1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 24 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 490 kg more than 1950 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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 401 | Impala |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3100 mm |