1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 36 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 694 kg more than 1992 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Caterham |
| Model | 405 | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 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 | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 36 L |
