1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 42 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 1998 Panoz Q9 has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Panoz Q9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
| Make | Bristol | Panoz |
| Model | 405 | Q9 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |
