1954 Bristol 405 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 57 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 331 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 405 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 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 | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |
