1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 2 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 198 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405.
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, 1958 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 405 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |