1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1954 Bristol 405 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405.
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 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 70 | 405 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 72 L |