1957 Bristol 405 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 50 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 405 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 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 | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
