1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 51 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 2007 Infiniti M 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. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Bristol | Infiniti |
Model | 405 | M |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |