1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1955 Maserati 150S
To start off, 1955 Maserati 150S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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:
1954 Bristol 405 | 1955 Maserati 150S | |
Make | Bristol | Maserati |
Model | 405 | 150S |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2160 mm |