1957 Bristol 405 vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 55 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Bristol | Tata |
Model | 405 | Nano |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |