1955 Bristol 405 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 58 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bristol | Mini |
Model | 405 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2467 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |