1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1961 Innocenti 950 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Bristol | Innocenti |
Model | 405 | 950 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2040 mm |