1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1965 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 1965 Moretti Coupe is newer by 10 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 76 more horse power than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (24 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 Moretti Coupe. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti Coupe. (39 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1965 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | Bristol | Moretti |
| Model | 405 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
