1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1975 Lancia Stratos is newer by 17 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 262 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1975 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 405 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 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 | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
