1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 23 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 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
| Model | 405 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
