1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1957 Simca Plein Ceil
To start off, 1957 Simca Plein Ceil is newer by 3 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, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. 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, 1954 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Simca Plein Ceil.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1957 Simca Plein Ceil | |
| Make | Bristol | Simca |
| Model | 405 | Plein Ceil |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
