1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1981 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1981 Simca 2 Litres is newer by 25 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1981 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1981 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 405 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |