1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 10 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. Both 1958 Bristol 405 and 1968 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1968 Peugeot 504.
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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | 405 | 504 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |