1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1955 Buick 40

To start off, 1962 Bristol 407 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Buick 40 (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.

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