1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 15 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 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Superbird weights approximately 427 kg more than 1955 Bristol 405.
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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
| Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
| Model | 405 | Superbird |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
