1955 Bristol 405 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 56 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1468 kg more than 1955 Bristol 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Bristol 405. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 405 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
