1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 405 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 29 L |
