1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1977 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 23 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 66 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (85 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
| Model | 405 | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
