1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, both 1956 Bristol 405 and 1956 Chrysler C were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 640 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | 405 | C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
