1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 12 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 672 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 405 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1242 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
