1955 Bristol 405 vs. 2005 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 2005 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Bristol | Smart |
Model | 405 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 33 L |