1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6.
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, 1972 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 405 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 63 L |
