1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Rover P5 (122 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1958 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, 1966 Rover P5 (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 405 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
