1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 135 kg more than 1951 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1969 Dodge Coronet | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 401 | Coronet |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |
