1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1965 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1965 ZAZ 966 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 73 more horse power than 1965 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1965 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1965 ZAZ 966. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1965 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Bristol | ZAZ |
| Model | 405 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2170 mm |
