1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 26 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 136 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 405 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
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 | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |