1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1958 Bristol 405 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB2 | 405 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |