1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 504 is newer by 19 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. Both 1956 Bristol 405 and 1975 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 92 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, 1975 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 405 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
