1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1961 MG MGA is newer by 7 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, 1961 MG MGA (106 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1961 MG MGA.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Bristol | MG |
| Model | 405 | MGA |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
