1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1957 Bristol 405 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. Both 1953 Bristol 404 and 1957 Bristol 405 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1953 Bristol 404 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Bristol | Bristol |
Model | 404 | 405 |
Year Released | 1953 | 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 | 91 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |