1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 20 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 405 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
