1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1968 Vauxhall Viva is newer by 14 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 405 | Viva |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
