1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 is newer by 27 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 30 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 405 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
