1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1956 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1956 Bristol 405 and 1956 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1956 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Bristol 405 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Bristol 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 2CV. (26 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1956 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Bristol | Citroen |
| Model | 405 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 26 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 19 L |
