1958 Bristol 405 vs. 2002 Suzuki F1

To start off, 2002 Suzuki F1 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc, 2002 Suzuki F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki F1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki F1 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1958 Bristol 405.

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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki F1. (106 Nm). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki F1. 2002 Suzuki F1 has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Suzuki F1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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