1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2004 Bristol Fighter
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 48 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 236 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 2004 Bristol Fighter | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 405 | Fighter |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 714 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 105 L |
