1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1966 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 10 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 60 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
| Model | 405 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |
