1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1943 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1956 Bristol 405 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1943 Lancia Aprilia | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 405 | Aprilia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
