1958 Bristol 405 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 45 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 362 kg more than 2003 Morgan 4.
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, 2003 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 405 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
