1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1956 Riley RM A
To start off, both 1956 Bristol 405 and 1956 Riley RM A 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1956 Riley RM A.
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 | 1956 Riley RM A | |
Make | Bristol | Riley |
Model | 405 | RM A |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1495 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |