1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1964 Austin A 99 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1954 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 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 99 | 405 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |