1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Bristol 405. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB5 | 405 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |