1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 35 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Bristol | Caterham |
Model | 405 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |