1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1957 Bristol 405 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. Both 1951 Bristol 450 and 1957 Bristol 405 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 450 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
