1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 405 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
