1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 38 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 480 kg more than 1957 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, 1995 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Bristol | Lexus |
Model | 405 | GS |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |